Nonsense about buying Success

I am using the period from the early 70's to their 1st European triumph and no I don't think they spent big money to get to that position. Of course they bought players during that period like Kennedy and McDermott, but they cost below the British transfer record. A number of their side came through the ranks as well such as Case, Callaghan and Smith.

Gunner, we are not talking about breaking records, just spending money.

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amazing, Bebe is worth less than the record signing from 1974

I do not disagree with you brummie after their 1st European Cup win that they did spend big. I chose 1977 not to be selective, but I thought it was a good point as that was their 1st European Cup win. Up to that point,you have named 2 players, Johnson and Mc Dermott, bought 2 seasons apart. To be fair you could add Ray Kennedy. Alan Ball went to Arsenal in 1971 for £225,000 and Bob Latchford a few years later was going for £350,000 to put those fees into perspective.

in 1971 225K was a shed load of mony

Gunner, watching SSN last night they showed the top 6 record purchases between premiership clubs in the premiership era, 4 of these were Man United, 1 was Chelsea and the last was I think Liverpool. City did not even feature. Looking at a few purchases in a limited period of time does not paint a full picture.

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Man U spent plenty in the 70's

yes they did. A lot more than Liverpool did.

so did Man City

GUNNER, I did say in my post that they got to the top due to Shankley but then used their muscle to stay at the top!